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Effects of Hippotherapy on Functionality in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Led by Uskudar University · Updated on 2024-08-13
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this clinical review is to investigate the effect of hippotherapy in improving upper limb functionality in children with cerebral palsy. The main question it aims to answer is The questions are as follows: 1. Does hippotherapy improve gross motor function of the upper extremity in children with cerebral palsy? 2. Is the development of trunk control in children with cerebral palsy who receive hippotherapy different from the development of trunk control in children who receive conventional physiotherapy? Participants will: Hippotherapy and routine physiotherapy in 2 different groups for 2 They will carry out the necessary evaluations before the implementation and at the end of 2 months.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Hippotherapy on Functionality in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy
- Aged between 4 and 16 years
- Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level 1, 2, or 3
- Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) level 1, 2, 3, or 4
- Stable clinical condition
- Cognitive ability to follow test and treatment instructions
You will not qualify if you...
- Families who do not sign the consent form
- Active seizures present
- Developmental hip dysplasia present
- Allergy to horses
- Surgical intervention or Botulinum Toxin A (BTX-A) treatment within the last 6 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Uskudar University
Istanbul, Ümraniye, Turkey (Türkiye), 34768
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Research Team
T
Tuba Kolaylı, Mac.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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